Lithia & Driveway names Scott Cooke as operations president

Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) announced the appointment of Scott Cooke as Operations President, according to a company press release.

Cooke brings approximately 25 years of experience with Toyota Financial Services, where he most recently served as President and CEO. In that role, he oversaw an organization with more than $150 billion in managed assets spanning automotive finance and operations.

In his new role, Cooke will oversee Southeastern and South Central Store Operations, Driveway Finance Corporation (DFC), and Finance & Insurance operations.

Bryan DeBoer, President and CEO of Lithia & Driveway, attributed the hire to Cooke's operational background and leadership record. "Scott is a perfect cultural fit and proven leader with deep operational expertise, a customer-first mindset, and an impressive track record of delivering results," DeBoer said.

Cooke joins an existing senior operations leadership team that includes Mike Cavanaugh, recently promoted to Operations President, Bryan Osterhout, Operations President for the Western Region, and Neil Williamson, Operations President in the UK.

The appointment also coincides with the planned retirement of Chuck Lietz, current DFC leader, in 2027. DeBoer acknowledged Lietz's tenure with the company, saying, "We are grateful for Chuck's many contributions to Lithia & Driveway and the impact he has had on our people, culture, and performance."

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